Kobe City Centre Travel Guide

Kobe

Kobe Tower featuring a city, a skyscraper and modern architecture
Kobe City Centre
Kobe City Centre
Kobe City Centre
Kobe City Centre

Popular places to visit

Kobe Harborland

Kobe Harborland

A one-time freight yard just outside Kobe’s city center is now a great spot to go for retail and entertainment choices.

Kobe Harborland
Meriken Park which includes a garden, a city and a bay or harbour

Meriken Park

4/5(1 review)

This pleasant waterfront park hosts a number of interesting attractions, including a memorial, several museums and varied entertainment centers.

Meriken Park
Kobe Tower featuring a city, a skyscraper and modern architecture

Kobe Tower

4.5/5(16 reviews)

See the beautiful views over the port of Kobe from the top of this landmark, which is a well-known symbol of the city.

Kobe Tower
Kobe City Hall

Kobe City Hall

Get an excellent bird’s-eye view of Kobe, from sea to mountains, while standing on the observation deck at the top of this municipal building.

Kobe City Hall
Ikuta Shrine

Ikuta Shrine

Tradition and modernity blend together smoothly at this Shinto shrine in a busy commercial area just north of the city center of Kobe.

Ikuta Shrine
Kawasaki Good Times World

Kawasaki Good Times World

4/5(1 review)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Kawasaki Good Times World in Kobe. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the shops in the area.

Kawasaki Good Times World

Things to do

Kobe Night View Mt Rokko Kitano Ijinkan Arima Onsen Day Trip

Kobe Night View Mt Rokko Kitano Ijinkan Arima Onsen Day Trip

Rp1.229.689
per adult
Kobe Night View Mt Rokko Kitano Ijinkan Arima Onsen Day Trip
Kitano Ijinkan, the historic district

Kobe Taste Tour, Kobe Beef and Sake Tasting

Rp2.811.096
per adult
Kobe Taste Tour, Kobe Beef and Sake Tasting
Private & Personalised Full Day in Kobe with a Local

Private & Personalised Full Day in Kobe with a Local

Rp1.990.101
per traveller
Private & Personalised Full Day in Kobe with a Local
Discover Kobe's roots at beautiful Ikuta Shrine.

Kobe Cultural and Historical Private Walking Tour

Rp1.341.479
per adult
Kobe Cultural and Historical Private Walking Tour
Kobe's Harmony: Mountains, Sea, and The Serene Arima Onsen

Kobe's Harmony: Mountains, Sea, and The Serene Arima Onsen

Rp2.604.145
per adult
Kobe's Harmony: Mountains, Sea, and The Serene Arima Onsen
Private & Personalized: Half Day in Kobe with a Local

Private & Personalized: Half Day in Kobe with a Local

Rp2.653.468
per traveller
Private & Personalized: Half Day in Kobe with a Local
See all activities in Kobe

Top hotels in Kobe City Centre

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
3 out of 5
1-2-13 Minatomachi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka, Osaka
The price is Rp1.039.985 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
Rp1.039.985
Rp1.258.344 total
14 Jul - 15 Jul
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Nipponbashi are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,957 reviews)
"Lovely! Great location too"

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Nest Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi
Nest Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi
3 out of 5
2-4-10, Minami-Senba, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka-fu
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, in-room massages and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Great location and value. Hotel is older and bathroom smells of sewage. It is clean though, just old; it might be due to ventilation issues. No smart tv."

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025

Get rates
Nest Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi
Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
3 out of 5
Nanba Chuou-ku 2-chome 3 -9, Osaka, Osaka
The price is Rp1.890.082 per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
Rp1.890.082
Rp2.079.090 total
16 Jul - 17 Jul
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,132 reviews)
Convenient
"Convenience for Shopping and Travel"

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025

Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT
HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT
4 out of 5
1-1-111 Sakurajima, Konohana Ku, Osaka, Osaka-fu
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,248 reviews)
"Excelente hotel. Queda exactamente al frente del parque Universal. Para poder llegar allí súper accesible ya que hay un tren que pasa por el mismo frente. Lugares de comer cerca. La hospitalidad de los empleados es increíble. Al llegar huele rico. Todo muy limpio y organizado. Hotel grande al igual ..."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025

Get rates
HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
4 out of 5
1-12-8 Sonezakishinchi, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka
The price is Rp1.485.111 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
Rp1.485.111
Rp1.927.674 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,611 reviews)
Nice stay
"Nice hotel in a central area near Osaka station."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025

Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Bespoke Hotel Shinsaibashi
Bespoke Hotel Shinsaibashi
3.5 out of 5
2-6-25 Minamisenba, Osaka, Osaka
The price is Rp1.137.549 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
Rp1.137.549
Rp1.251.304 total
14 Jul - 15 Jul
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (700 reviews)
"The hotel is great and huge!! The resting area near the front was aesthetic and modern. However, the hotel is a bit far from Dontonburi but it was not hard to get there. I would recommend this hotel for the larger rooms!"

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025

Bespoke Hotel Shinsaibashi
See all 3,786 properties in Kobe City Centre
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Kobe City Centre

Chinatown which includes markets, street scenes and a city

Nankin-machi

Unique features of Nankin-machi include the coffee shops and shopping. Make a stop by Motomachi Shopping Street or Nankinmachi Square while you're exploring the area.

Nankin-machi
Kobe Tower showing a sunset, skyline and a city

Hatobacho

If you're spending some time in Hatobacho, Kawasaki Good Times World and Kobe Tower are top sights worth seeing.

Hatobacho
Default Image

Sannomiya

4.5/5(16 area reviews)

Travellers choose Sannomiya for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Sannomiya Hanadokeimae Station or Boeki Center Station and check out top sights like Ikuta Shrine.

Sannomiya
Kitano showing a city, shopping and street scenes

Kitano

You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Kitano. You might want to make time for a stop at Shin-Kobe Ropeway or Kitano Ijinkan Street.

Kitano
Kobe featuring a city and street scenes

Chuo Ward

You might take some time to check out the waterfront views in Chuo Ward. Spend some time visiting top spots like Ikuta Shrine, and catch the metro at Shinkobe Station or Sannomiya Hanadokeimae Station to see more of the area.

Chuo Ward
Default Image

Shinkaichi

While there might not be top attractions in Shinkaichi, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kobe Harborland and Kobe Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall.

Shinkaichi

Kobe City Centre Travel Guide